10" vs 12" Monkey bagger bars
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Joined: May 2015
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From: Elgin, IL
I feel like I'll end up with the 12" ones at this point. Hopefully I can test fit both sizes before I pull the trigger.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Maryland
I have 10" Yaffe MBB and using the stock fairing mirrors. Granted, I'm only getting use out of the lower half of the mirror but I'm not wanting to see what Boeing 757 is flying above me. I have the bars pushed forward as much as possible since at 6'5" I have long arms. I tried a set of Yaffe mirrors and the visual size of them were no more than the half the visual area in the stocks. Plus I don't care for the looks of mirrors above the fairing. Just my 2cents.
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I'm 6'2" and I went with 12" YBB, also removed the stock mirrors.
For what it's worth, YBB are actually 2" taller than listed - thus the 10" YBB are about 12" from center of clamp to center of grip & the 12" YBB are 14" C-to-C
For what it's worth, YBB are actually 2" taller than listed - thus the 10" YBB are about 12" from center of clamp to center of grip & the 12" YBB are 14" C-to-C
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Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Georgia
Anyone have the torque spec for the bar clamp? I'm doing this install tomorrow and I haven't had time to grab a service manual yet. Are there any other critical torque specs I should be aware of?
2nd Gear
Joined: Feb 2008
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10" LA Choppers,on my 2015 flhtk
I just ordered a set of 10" mini apes Ill let you Know if all works out.It says it will work with stock brake,clutch lines,wire extensions,and heated grips.Stock bars are ridiculous,probably on purpose.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2015
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From: US
Put a set of 10" YMB on my SGS a couple weeks ago. Needed nothing else. Just a little rerouting of th wires and clutch and brake lines. If I were to do it again, I'd opt for the wire extension just for ease. Have read were many guys fight the wire plugs, but I was able to run my wires in the bars in under 10 min. w/o cutting the ends off or depinning them. Just had to run the wires in the right sequence and process. My 1st time to do this.
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Tourer
Joined: May 2010
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Still can't decide. I've been chewing on this now for at least two years. Since the beginning I've been 90% sure I want 10" PYO Monkey Baggers. I really think it looks terrible to have your bars up over the batwing. It is a bonus that I don't have to change out any wires or cables. They will no doubt feel better and look better than stock.
On the other hand, being a tad over 6 foot, I'm sure that the 12's would feel best. Plus there are so many guys with 10's wishing they did 12. Even more guys that were on the fence, got 12's, and were glad they did.
Maybe if they would make me 11's...
On the other hand, being a tad over 6 foot, I'm sure that the 12's would feel best. Plus there are so many guys with 10's wishing they did 12. Even more guys that were on the fence, got 12's, and were glad they did.
Maybe if they would make me 11's...
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Joined: Nov 2018
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From: San clemente Ca
Bars bars bars
Yes...I hung a mirror to see both sides at once!
r me...i know its an old topic...but just bought a 2011 SG with stock everything and feel crampt!.. im 6ft and going with 12s and a a badlander seat...that should do er!